Leader Jeffries Holds Press Availability in Denmark during CODEL - Rep. Hakeem Jeffries

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Known as a congressional delegation and abbreviated in Hill-speak to CODEL. A “codel,” or congressional delegation, is a group of members of the United States Congress who travel together on official business.

These trips are often called “codels,” and they can include visits to other countries, meetings with foreign officials, or inspections of military or diplomatic facilities. Codels are a common practice in Congress, and they serve a number of purposes. They can be used for fact-finding missions, to gather information and insights that can inform legislation or policy decisions. - 04/25/2025.